Four days after the fire which destroyed 28 hectares of vegetation in Piolenc, in the Chemin des Sables sector, the gendarmes of Orange in charge of the investigation are calling for witnesses. At this time, the origin of the fire remains undetermined but sounds of firecrackers were heard shortly before the fire broke out. The town hall of Piolenc has announced its intention to file a complaint.
200 firefighters and air resources mobilized
Investigations are continuing on the ground and legal proceedings have been opened, hence thecall for witnesses spear. Anyone likely to advance the investigation is invited to contact the Orange gendarmerie. “It is important to report this type of damage in order to avoid and raise awareness of the risks of fire which can be more catastrophic.“explains Lieutenant Pierre-Philippe Jacquemot of the Orange Gendarmerie company.